Birth Spacing
Common Myths about Contraception
Natural Methods of Birth Control
Contraindications for Specific Methods
Miscellaneous Category Name
100

At least 18 months to 5 years

What is the medically recommended IPI (interpregnancy interval)?

100

his highly effective contraceptive method is incorrectly believed to be appropriate only for people who have already had children.

What is an IUD?

100

This is the only 100% effective method of contraception.

What is abstinence?

100

This age range limits contraceptive options.

What is none?


100

This method also helps reduce transmission of STIs.


What are condoms?

200

Risk of gestational diabetes and uterus/placenta bleeding

What are the maternal risks of short IPIs?

200

Research consistently shows that the most common reason people stop using a birth control method  because of this highly individualized factor.

What are side effects?

200

This is the least effective natural contraceptive method.

What is withdrawal? (PIV) 

Failure rate of about 20%.


200

Contraindicated in those with breast cancer or a recent history of breast cancer.


What are hormonal birth control methods?

200

The pill, the patch and the ring are this type of contraception.

What is combined hormonal contraception?

300

More time bonding with baby, allowing the body to recover from pregnancy and delivery

What are the benefits of a longer IPI?

300

Some people think there is a large risk for brain tumors with this type of contraception.

What is Depo-Provera?

300

This is how long fresh sperm can live in the reproductive tract of the receptive partner.

What is 5 days?

300

Patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure should avoid this category.

What is combined hormonal contraception?

300

This category of hormonal contraception can still be used with a history of blood clots.

What is progestin-only hormonal contraception?

400

The earliest a person can ovulate after delivery

21 days

400

This common side effect concern is often exaggerated in conversations about contraception and varies greatly among individuals.

What is weight gain?

400

This type of natural contraception should generally be avoided in those with irregular periods.

What are fertility awareness-based methods?

400

This type of infection would prevent the recommendation of an IUD.

What is an STI?

400

These are among the longest-acting contraceptives.

What are IUDs?

500

Small for gestational age, preterm birth, low birth weight

What are the risks for baby with a short IPI?

500

People used to worry their future children would have birth defects with this type of birth control.

What is the pill?

500

The lactational amenorrhea method is most effective during the ______ months postpartum.

What are the first 6 months?

500

It is not recommended that people with this type of headache use combined hormonal contraception, due to an increase in stroke risk.


What is migraine with aura?

500

Doulas can provide and promote reproductive justice by ensuring clients receive information without this.

What is judgment or coercion?